Mutation Application Cannot Be Rejected Merely Because It Is Based On A Will: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held that mutation requests based on a will must be assessed on their merits under the M.P. Land Revenue Code, 1959. It emphasized, “the application… cannot be rejected merely because it is based on a will.”

Supreme Court Ends 40-Year Land Dispute, Grants Full Ownership to Farmer’s Second Wife

The Supreme Court has upheld a 1994 verdict granting full land rights to a farmer’s second wife in Telangana. The judgment ends a decades-long inheritance battle over ancestral property.

Supreme Court Declines Plea to Transfer Waqf Act Case from Delhi HC: “Petitions Now Filed Only for Newspapers”

The Supreme Court rejected a request to shift the Waqf Act case from Delhi High Court, remarking, “Petitions are nowadays being filed only for the newspapers” and questioned the urgency behind rushing to court.

Sambhal Dispute | ‘Ensure Status Quo, Don’t Open Private Well to Hindu Prayers’: Mosque Committee Moves Supreme Court

Today, On 9th January, The mosque committee has approached the Supreme Court, requesting the district magistrate to ensure the status quo on a well located outside the mosque. The committee fears potential changes to the well’s current condition amid rising tensions. The plea emphasizes the importance of preserving communal harmony. The Supreme Court’s response is awaited on this matter.

[Mathura Shahi Idgah Complex Dispute] “We Have to Decide What Is the Legal Position”: SC to Hear Mosque Committee’s Plea on Dec 9

Today, On 29th November, The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the mosque committee on December 9 regarding the Mathura Shahi Idgah complex dispute. The case revolves around ownership and religious significance, with Hindu claims asserting the mosque was built on Lord Krishna’s birthplace. The court’s decision could impact future religious site disputes.

“Not All Private Properties Can Be Considered Material Resources of Community for State Acquisition Under Article 39(b)”: 9-Judge Bench Supreme Court

Today, On 5th November, The Supreme Court ruled that not all private properties qualify as community resources under Article 39(b) for State acquisition. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud led the majority opinion, stating that properties must meet specific criteria. The court’s decision reflects differing judicial views on property rights and State authority, with three judgments delivered in total.

[Krishna Janmabhumi-Shahi Idgah Dispute] ‘Muslim Side Gets A Shock’: Allahabad HC Dismisses A Recall Application Filed Against Its January 2024 Order

Today, On 23rd October, the Allahabad High Court dismissed the Muslim side’s request for separate hearings in the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah dispute, allowing all cases to be heard together. The decision streamlines the legal process, with key issues to be addressed in the next hearing on November 8.

SC Orders ‘Status Quo’ on Evictions & Demolitions in Assam’s Sonapur Region Amid Contempt Petition by Residents

Today(30th Sept),The Supreme Court of India has ordered a “status quo” on ongoing evictions and demolitions in Assam’s Sonapur region following a contempt petition from residents claiming violations of the court’s interim order. The petition, submitted by 48 residents, seeks judicial relief against what they describe as illegal evictions by the Assam government.